hydromagnesite

noun

hy·​dro·​magnesite

: a mineral Mg₄(OH)₂(CO₃)₃.3H₂O consisting of a basic magnesium carbonate occurring in the form of small white crystals or chalky crusts

Word History

Etymology

German hydromagnesit, from hydr- + magnesit magnesite, from French magnésite

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